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The prayer in doing chores
Washing dishes with pink gloves in hot suds, I had pause to think of all the good gifts in my life. The people, the growing of a dream, the crafting … Continued
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Why fear of the Lord is a gift from the Holy Spirit
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: 1 Kgs 10:9, 11-13 Second Reading: Rom 9:1-5 Gospel Reading: Mt 14:22-33 “Stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is … Continued
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‘Embryoids’ not the breakthrough they’re made out to be
Last year, Nature magazine reported scientists had discovered a way to produce large numbers of living beings that resemble primitive human embryos. These synthetic embryos, known as embryoids, raise extremely … Continued
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Nothing can separate us from God’s love
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Is 55:1-3Second Reading: Rom 8:35, 37-39Gospel Reading: Mt 14:13-21 Viktor Frankl said that one day, naked and alone in a small room … Continued
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What will the Kielburger legacy be?
Watching the unseemly WE Charity controversy unfold in Ottawa, I can honestly say I hope the Kielburger brothers can reclaim the lost legacy they once seemed to be establishing. Unfortunately, … Continued
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Blessed Pier Giorgio led a short, yet extraordinary life
In 2011, I was in Venice where I had given a conference paper on the Venetian spiritual revival of the 16th century. Afterward, I made arrangements to take the train … Continued
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Disciples set sail, but the Holy Spirit provides the wind
Pope Benedict XVI described Chromatius as “a wise teacher and a zealous pastor. His first and main commitment was to listen to the Word, to be able to subsequently proclaim … Continued
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Letters: a dangerous course in miracles
In her June 29 column “The joy of dancing like nobody’s watching,” Lisa Rumpel quotes the book A Course in Miracles. She probably didn’t realize it, but it is dangerous … Continued
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Doubting Peter?
What makes the Catholic Church different than every other Christian Church? That it claims to be the sole Church founded by Jesus on earth? No, other churches at least try … Continued
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Amateur radio operators send balloon around the globe
As I’ve mentioned in a previous column, I have had an amateur radio licence (both basic and advanced certifications) for decades but only relatively recently returned to the hobby, known … Continued